1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Riviera (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 225 kg more than 1976 Buick Riviera.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick Riviera (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Riviera | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Riviera | Civic |
Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |